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A qualitative analysis of the role of European Works Councils in British workplaces (2005)
Thesis
Redfern, D. A qualitative analysis of the role of European Works Councils in British workplaces. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

A Qualitative Analysis of the Role of European Works Councils in British Workplaces The establishment of European Works Councils (EWCs) as a formal mechanism to foster the provision of international information and consultation has been well d... Read More about A qualitative analysis of the role of European Works Councils in British workplaces.

Cultures of consumption : gender and home e-shopping in the 'global knowledge economy' (2005)
Thesis
Richardson, H. Cultures of consumption : gender and home e-shopping in the 'global knowledge economy'. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

My thesis concerns gender and home e-shopping in the UK. It is a study that consciously takes a critical approach in the research process and I draw on the powerful analytical tools of Pierre Bourdieu to discuss the cultures of consumption in w... Read More about Cultures of consumption : gender and home e-shopping in the 'global knowledge economy'.

A knowledge-based approach to managing project change in the construction phase within collaborative team settings (2005)
Thesis
Senaratne, S. A knowledge-based approach to managing project change in the construction phase within collaborative team settings. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Changes in construction projects are common and can lead to disruptive effects such as project delays, cost overruns and quality deviations. The rework due to unplanned changes can cost 10-15% of contract value. By managing these changes more e... Read More about A knowledge-based approach to managing project change in the construction phase within collaborative team settings.

The barriers affecting the implementation of quality management system-ISO 9000 in Libyan manufacturing public sector organisations (2005)
Thesis
Sharif, I. The barriers affecting the implementation of quality management system-ISO 9000 in Libyan manufacturing public sector organisations. (Thesis). University of Salford

The number of organisations with ISO 9000 certification over the world has increased dramatically in the last decade in developed and developing nations. The new standard ISO 9001:2000 is a way for an organisation to manage internal and external... Read More about The barriers affecting the implementation of quality management system-ISO 9000 in Libyan manufacturing public sector organisations.

Application of HACCP principles in the independent restaurant sector of the UK catering industry (2005)
Thesis
Taylor, J. Application of HACCP principles in the independent restaurant sector of the UK catering industry. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This research project investigates the development processes, practices and outcomes of 'Safer Food Better Business' (SFBB) - a project initiated by the UK Food Standards Agency at Salford University. SFBB is an adaptation of Hazard Analysis Crit... Read More about Application of HACCP principles in the independent restaurant sector of the UK catering industry.

Identifying and assessing an enabler for achieving high performance : middle management support for improvement (2005)
Thesis
Uden, L. Identifying and assessing an enabler for achieving high performance : middle management support for improvement. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

"From Wall Street to Washington, from boardrooms to union halls, -what anybody with power is most scared of is change. Any kind of change. " Lee lacocca, Former President, Ford Motor Corp. and Chrysler Corp. (Quoted in O'Toole, 1995) The... Read More about Identifying and assessing an enabler for achieving high performance : middle management support for improvement.

Analysis and selection of supply chain contracts : a supplier's perspective (2005)
Thesis
Wang, H. Analysis and selection of supply chain contracts : a supplier's perspective. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

A supply contract, which achieves the optimal performance for the buyer or the supply chain as a whole, does not necessarily maximize the supplier’s expected profit. Therefore, it is important to understand the impacts of supply contracts and their... Read More about Analysis and selection of supply chain contracts : a supplier's perspective.

The use of molecular biological tools to investigate transmission routes and epidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii (2005)
Thesis
Williams, R. The use of molecular biological tools to investigate transmission routes and epidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Toxoplasma gondii is a major cause of abortion in humans and livestock. This work focuses on three main areas. Firstly, an investigation of congenital transmission of T. gondii in sheep. Using SAG1 PCR as a detection system, high levels of congenital... Read More about The use of molecular biological tools to investigate transmission routes and epidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii.